Trip Overview

Our Modern Adventure to Oaxaca packs in so much of the complex, fascinating culture of Mexico. We’ll experience it all—at artist studios, ancient Zapotec ruins, local markets, street-food stands, and gracious city-center hotels. We’ll explore Oaxaca’s true flavors and traditions, its vibrant art scene and culture, alongside chef Gregory Gourdet.

This trip overview is designed to answer questions regarding our Modern Adventure in Oaxaca, including the itinerary, food & drink, fitness level, required vaccines, packing list and more. If any changes are made, we will update this document and you as appropriate. Keep this handy and refer to it whenever you need information regarding our trip.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OAXACA

  • Meet at 10am on Friday, December 10, 2021 at El Callejón Hotel in Oaxaca City

  • Immersive city tour on foot

  • Oaxaca Central Market tasting tour

  • Welcome cocktails at El Callejon

  • Welcome dinner at Alejandro Ruiz's Casa Oaxaca

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 2: OAXACA

  • Visit Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle

  • Home cooked lunch with a Zapotec Family

  • Dinner at Origen

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 3: OAXACA

  • Agave plantation, mezcal tasting

  • Free evening to explore and dine in Oaxaca on your own.

*We are happy to provide recommendations and assist in making reservations.

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 4: OAXACA

  • Visit iconic ancient Zapotec site of Monte Alban

  • Lunch at Alfonsina

  • Tlayuda Dinner

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 5: OAXACA

  • Shaman experience at retreat center in outskirts of the city.

  • Home-cooked lunch in the home of Angelica Vasquez, Master Artisan.

  • Evening in Oaxaca on own

*We are happy to provide recommendations and assist in making reservations.

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 6: OAXACA

  • Morning at your leisure

  • Rancho 314 cooking workshop

  • Private farewell dinner prepared with the help of Gregory Gourdet

  • Lodging: El Callejón Hotel

DAY 7: DEPARTURES

  • Last day and final goodbyes

  • Modern Adventure will provide a complimentary transfer to Oaxaca’s OAX airport. If you would like to join this transfer, your onward flight from OAX should depart after 1pm.

Our Accommodations

El Callejón

Callejon Morelos 103 Barrio de Xochimilco, Oaxaca
Tel. +52 951 351 5917
hotelelcallejon.com
reservaciones@hotelelcallejon.com

Off a central side street, a few blocks from the zocalo and central shops and eateries, a street gate opens into a breathtaking oasis that’s our Oaxaca City home: a boutique hotel with a dozen spacious rooms blending the city’s distinctive styles. Serenity reigns in its thoughtful garden spaces, with palm trees, covered walkways and an outdoor patio bar.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUSIONS

On a Modern Adventure, we delight in taking care of all the details. Included in your experience are luxury boutique accommodations, delicious local food and drink, private transport between destinations, expert local guides, a professional trip leader and much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Here’s what’s included:

  • 6 nights at unique 4- accommodations

  • Private transportation—just for us—for all day trips and excursions

  • Exclusive VIP access and tastings

  • Private tours with local chefs, weavers, artists and cultural experts

  • Immersive guided activities, adventures and daily expeditions

  • Daily breakfasts, as well as most lunches and dinners

  • Local beverages at every included meal

  • Group departure transfer to OAX airport

  • All entrance fees

EXCLUSIONS

  • International roundtrip airfare to and from destination

  • Travel insurance (see Get Ready section)

  • Transportation to the trip’s starting point in Oaxaca

  • Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry service and hotel bar tabs

  • Gratuity for Modern Adventure trip leaders